The African National Congress’s National Working Committee (NWC) has reportedly called for the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) removal from the Government of National Unity (GNU), signaling a dramatic escalation in political tensions within the coalition.
According to insider sources, the NWC held a closed-door meeting where members unanimously condemned the DA’s conduct, describing it as “arrogant” and detrimental to the GNU’s cohesion. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the tense discussions, acknowledged growing frustrations within ANC ranks over the DA’s perceived overreach in shared ministries and its resistance to key transformation policies.
The DA’s approach has allegedly alienated ANC grassroots supporters, with some NWC members arguing that its continued participation undermines the GNU’s stability. While Ramaphosa has attempted to mediate, the ANC’s leadership is facing mounting pressure to take decisive action.
The GNU, formed after the 2024 elections produced no outright winner, was initially celebrated as a breakthrough in cross-party collaboration. However, persistent ideological clashes—particularly over governance styles and policy priorities—have strained the alliance.
The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to deliberate on the DA’s future in the GNU soon, a decision that could reshape South Africa’s political landscape. Ramaphosa now faces a delicate balancing act: maintaining the coalition’s stability while addressing his party’s demand for assertive action.
As the standoff intensifies, the survival of South Africa’s unity government hangs in the balance, with potential ramifications for governance and service delivery nationwide.